Founded in 1994 by a group of physicians, the clinic’s objective is to give back to the community, as many of the families that move to the Rogers Park area sometimes do not have adequate economic means to afford necessary health insurance and health care.

“We’re in an area of Chicago which is probably one of the most culturally diverse areas and, at the same time, it consists of members from the immigrant, refugee population. The immigrant population that are here, that are documented, do not have health insurance or are underinsured,” said Zala.